Morgan Pearson on Olympic Goals

Silver medalist Morgan Pearson joins us today to talk about his recent USATF Half Marathon Championships with an impressive 1:01:47, the Tokyo experience, the mixed relay Silver and more. Morgan was the first male to qualify for the 2020 Triathlon Olympic team.  competed in both the men's event and the won silver in the Mixed Relay with teammates Katie Zaferes, Kevin McDowell and Taylor Knibb.  Pearson currently trains in Boulder and is coached by Dean Golich. Show Sponsor: VENGA CBD   Venga was started by athletes like you who wanted a better way to use CBD to help fight pain, train longer, race harder and recover faster.  Venga has created a SYSTEM of CBD products that cover 100% of your CBD needs. Each product is specifically made to support an area of your endurance life. Ultra Gels and Balm are great for training recovery and fighting inflammation Gummies and Energy Drink are great while racing Sleep Gels help you get the sleep you need for that overnight recovery   All Venga CBD products are 100% THC Free and water soluble!    Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION).     In Today's Show Feature Interview Morgan Pearson Endurance News PeopleForBikes Staff to Speak at Upcoming CES Tech Convention What's new in the 303 Rob Quinn and El Tour De Tucson Old Man Winter donating to Marshal File   Interview Sponsor: UCAN Ucan's best-selling Training Bundle just got better with the added bonus of a signed copy of Triathlon Training with Power by Dr. Chris Myers and Hunter Allen, the first book written to help athletes integrate power training into all three sports of triathlon. This bundle is the perfect gift for anyone on your holiday shopping list (including you!) looking to take their triathlon training to new heights in 2022. *Limited offer while supplies last. Bundles not eligible for additional discounts.   Training Bundle + Triathlon Training with Power Book 12 Edge Pouches, 1 Energy Tub, 1 Energy + Protein Tub, 1 Hydrate Jar, 1 Signed Book Original $207.75; Discounted price $166.20   Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Feature Interview with Morgan Pearson Pearson, 27, is originally from Spring Lake, New Jersey, where he grew up as a competitive swimmer, ocean lifeguard and promising high school runner. He went on to run cross-country and track & field at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he was a seven-time All-American. He got his start in elite triathlon through USA Triathlon’s Collegiate Recruitment Program, which identifies top NCAA swimmers and runners who have the potential to excel as triathletes. After winning the overall title at the USA Triathlon Age Group Sprint National Championships in 2017, he debuted as an elite triathlete in 2018. He is experiencing a breakout 2021 season, winning bronze in Yokohama on May 15 and silver in Leeds, England, on June 6, to become the first U.S. male ever to earn multiple World Triathlon Championship Series medals. His older brother, Andrew, passed away in March of 2021, and after qualifying for the U.S. Olympic Team in Yokohama, Pearson said, "He gave me the boost I needed today, and